Exam 9: Lifespan Development

Development during adulthood reflects the increasing importance of:

According to the latest findings, the human genome consists of about _____ genes.

Some teratogens such as cocaine, cigarette smoke, or alcohol can damage the developing fetus during the germinal periodand the fetal period but not the embryonic period.

In late adulthood, neurons appear to become _____ at communicating with one another and this seems to result in_____ cognitive performance.

Dr. Morelli investigates how gene activity is regulated within a cell, including what signals switch genes "on" or "off." Ingeneral, she is interested in the mechanisms that control gene expression and its effect on behavior and health. Her area of research is called:

In Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning,the conventional level is characterized by self-chosen ethical principles that reflect the person's respect for ideals such as nonviolence, equality, and democratically determined laws.

If the child indicated in the third photo that the tall narrow beaker contained more liquid than the short wide beaker, it would indicate thatshe is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Describe the typical progression of sexual development from puberty through adolescence.

Mrs. Dillon had been a teacher in the local public school system for more than 40 years. Now retired, she finds herself wondering why she ever took up teaching and thinking about how she wasted the best years of her life trying to teach ungrateful and lazy students. She wishes that she had chosen another profession when she was younger. According to Erikson's theory, Mrs. Dillon is probably experiencing:

Centration during the concrete operational stage refers to the tendency for a child to focus on several aspects of a situation rather than focus on the central aspect of the situation.

With the exception of the reproductive cells, every cell in a person's body contains:

At his 85th birthday party, Mr. Torttorici told many stories to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren about his childhood in Sicily, how he emigrated to the United States as a youngadult, his war time experiences, and what he has learned over the past half-century. You could describe Mr. Torttorici's story-telling more formally as:

When does a fetus double in weight, gaining an additional three to four pounds of body fat?

Compare the typical sleeping arrangements of families within fants in the United States with those of other cultures, and discuss how these differences reflect different cultural beliefs and norms.

Which of the following BEST defines a gene?

Declines in test scores of mental abilities in late adulthood are sometimes due to lack of practice with test items. Researchers have found that the test scores of most older adults can beimproved by just a few hours of training.

The end of menstruation in women, marking the end of reproductive capacity, is called:

Unlike Donna, who usually gets a nice tan when exposed to sunlight, Derek has a tendency to sunburn easily. Donna and Derek obviously have different sensitivities to the same environmental factor. This example illustrates their different_____.

What cognitive abilities and limitations characterize a child's thinking during the sensorimotor and preoperational stages?

Both Bonnie and Brendan spend a lot of time in the sun. Bonnie has freckles but her brother Brendan doesn't have freckles.You can safely assume that: